The 64 hexagrams

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No. 1QiánThe CreativeNo. 2KūnThe ReceptiveNo. 3ZhūnDifficulty at the BeginningNo. 4MéngYouthful FollyNo. 5WaitingNo. 6SòngConflictNo. 7ShīThe ArmyNo. 8Holding TogetherNo. 9小畜Xiǎo ChùSmall TamingNo. 10TreadingNo. 11TàiPeaceNo. 12StandstillNo. 13同人Tóng RénFellowshipNo. 14大有Dà YǒuGreat PossessionNo. 15QiānModestyNo. 16EnthusiasmNo. 17SuíFollowingNo. 18Work on the DecayedNo. 19LínApproachNo. 20GuānContemplationNo. 21噬嗑Shì KēBiting ThroughNo. 22GraceNo. 23Splitting ApartNo. 24ReturnNo. 25无妄Wú WàngInnocenceNo. 26大畜Dà ChùGreat TamingNo. 27NourishmentNo. 28大过Dà GuòGreat PreponderanceNo. 29KǎnThe AbysmalNo. 30The ClingingNo. 31XiánInfluenceNo. 32HéngDurationNo. 33DùnRetreatNo. 34大壮Dà ZhuàngGreat PowerNo. 35JìnProgressNo. 36明夷Míng YíDarkening of the LightNo. 37家人Jiā RénThe FamilyNo. 38KuíOppositionNo. 39JiǎnObstructionNo. 40XièDeliveranceNo. 41SǔnDecreaseNo. 42IncreaseNo. 43GuàiBreakthroughNo. 44GòuComing to MeetNo. 45CuìGathering TogetherNo. 46ShēngPushing UpwardNo. 47KùnOppressionNo. 48JǐngThe WellNo. 49RevolutionNo. 50DǐngThe CaldronNo. 51ZhènThe ArousingNo. 52GènKeeping StillNo. 53JiànDevelopmentNo. 54归妹Guī MèiThe Marrying MaidenNo. 55FēngAbundanceNo. 56The WandererNo. 57XùnThe GentleNo. 58DuìThe JoyousNo. 59HuànDispersionNo. 60JiéLimitationNo. 61中孚Zhōng FúInner TruthNo. 62小过Xiǎo GuòSmall PreponderanceNo. 63既济Jì JìAfter CompletionNo. 64未济Wèi JìBefore Completion

Hexagram 49 · ·

Revolution

Element:
Fire over Lake
Key themes:
change, transformation, renewal, upheaval, opportunity

Image

A fire that transforms everything in its path, symbolizing radical change and renewal.

Overall message

Hexagram 49 symbolizes radical change and transformation. It encourages embracing upheaval as an opportunity for renewal and growth. Success comes from acting decisively and adapting to the new order.

Embrace change and transformation. Be prepared to let go of the old to make way for the new. Act decisively but with careful consideration.

The six lines

  1. Line 6 · After the Revolution

    The revolution is over, and it is time to reflect and rebuild.

    Reflect on the changes and focus on creating a sustainable future.

  2. Line 5 · Completion of Change

    The transformation is complete, and a new order is established.

    Consolidate the changes and ensure stability.

  3. Line 4 · Breaking Through

    The change breaks through resistance, and transformation occurs.

    Celebrate the breakthrough but remain vigilant.

  4. Line 3 · Resistance to Change

    Resistance to the change arises, creating tension.

    Stay firm in your resolve and address resistance with patience.

  5. Line 2 · Gathering Momentum

    The change begins to take shape, and momentum builds.

    Act decisively and align yourself with the forces of change.

  6. Line 1 · Beginning of Change

    The seeds of change are planted, but the transformation is not yet visible.

    Prepare for change and remain open to new possibilities.